Lepidoblepharon ophthalmolepis Weber, 1913
Scale-eyed flounder
photo by Shao, K.T.

Family:  Citharidae (Citharids)
Max. size:  36 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 310 - 428 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan to the Kei Islands, Arafura Sea (Indonesia).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 65-70; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 45-48; Vertebrae: 30-30. Eyes on right side of body and very large, covered with scales on surface. Body uniformly greyish-brown, without distinct markings. Caudal fin rounded (Ref. 559).
Biology:  Rare species found on mud bottoms (Ref. 9797). Feeds on benthic animals (Ref. 9797).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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